NYT Crossword · 10 Down
“Backup strategy” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, April 17, 2017 as 10 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, April 17, 2017 · 10 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Apr 17, 2017 · 10 Down · 5 letters
- Aug 26, 2013 · 20 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Backup strategy”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with P and ends with B, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Backup strategy” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 10 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Backup strategy” crossword clue?
The answer is PLANB (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.